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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Baltimore Ravens
3-0 270.32
256
 
VS
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Houston Texans
216.6 1-2
214.71

Baltimore Ravens knock off Houston Texans to remain perfect, 270.32-216.60

Baltimore Ravens won their third straight to open the season with a hard-fought win over Houston Texans, securing a 270.32-216.60 victory. Baltimore Ravens never trailed in this one after earning a 27.40-point lead on Thursday behind James Robinson (30.9 points). Justin Jefferson (30.5 points) and Kyler Murray (28.7) carried the flag for Houston Texans in the loss. Baltimore Ravens (3-0) will look to notch another W against GX s99 NE Pats 20 25, while Houston Texans (1-2) will try to right the ship against Dallas Cowboys.

Matchup Timeline

  Baltimore Ravens   Houston Texans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Bills in Week 3, Donald made 6 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. In doing so, he put up 22.5 points to more-than-double his 9.45-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Baltimore Ravens this week. Next week, Donald will face the Giants.
Aaron Donald

Top Player Comparison

Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 270.32
1
James Robinson
RB
30.9
13.96
11.4%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
30.2
16.15
11.2%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
28.3
16.53
10.5%
4
Aaron Donald
DT
22.5
9.45
8.3%
Houston Texans
Points
% of total points 216.6
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
30.5
9.92
14.1%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
28.7
28.21
13.3%
3
Harrison Smith
S
14.5
8.15
6.7%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
14.4
12.89
6.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Baltimore Ravens who owned the lead, 180.02-107.50. Allen Robinson II had a 37-yard touchdown catch for Baltimore Ravens, while Matt Ryan had a 63-yard pass. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for Houston Texans with a 71-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Baltimore Ravens   Houston Texans

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Baltimore Ravens scored more points in this one (270.32) than their season average (251.99).
Baltimore Ravens are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Baltimore Ravens are doing a better job of that, averaging 251.99 versus Houston Texans's 202.75.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Baltimore Ravens (3-0) have a better record than Houston Texans (1-2).
Even the computers think Baltimore Ravens have better players. Their projected average points is higher (258.9) than Houston Texans (204.59).
Once Baltimore Ravens put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Houston Texans (1 vs 0).
By position, Baltimore Ravens have outscored Houston Texans at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Baltimore Ravens has a higher average scoring margin (56) than Houston Texans this season (-25).
The starters for Baltimore Ravens had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Houston Texans (1).
There's not much good to say about Houston Texans this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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